Gerunds and infinitives

Look at these extracts from English songs. Complete the lyrics with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Listen and check your answers, then write the verbs in bold in the table.

1. Sting and the Police I guess you’d call it cowardice but I’m not prepared to go on like this I can’t I can’t I can’t stand _______________ (lose) I can’t I can’t I can’t stand _______________ (lose) I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t stand _______________ (lose) you 2. Josie and the Pussycats … You know if I could I’d do anything for you So please don’t ignore me ‘cause you know I adore you Can’t you just pretend _______________ (be) nice? Can you at least pretend _______________ (be) nice? If you could just pretend _______________ (be) nice Then everything in my life would be alright 3. The Wanted …They said this day wouldn’t come But we refused _______________ (run) We’ve only just begun You’ll find us chasing the sun 4. Bruno Mars Today I don’t feel like _______________ (do) anything I just want _______________ (lay) in my bed 5. Queen I want _______________ (break) free I want _______________ (break) free I want _______________ (break) free from your lies

You’re so self-satisfied I don’t need you I’ve got _______________ (break) free God knows God knows I want _______________ (break) free 6. Elvis Presley Wise men say Only fools rush in But I can’t help _______________ (fall) in love with you. 7. Taylor Swift But I keep _______________ (cruise) Can’t stop, won’t stop _______________ (move) 8. Maroon 5 I don’t mind _______________ (spend) everyday Out on your corner in the pouring rain Look for the girl with the broken smile Ask her if she wants to stay a while…

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